New Years Eve 2005
METRO DETROIT NEW YEAR'S EVE ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS
The Ark: Chenille Sisters, 10:30 p.m. 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. $35, $40. 734-761-1451.
Bakers Keyboard Lounge: Martin Simmons and the Cats, 9:30 p.m. 20510 Livernois, Detroit. $20. 313-345-6300.
Bartini's Blue Moon Lounge: Gordon Bennett, 10 p.m. 41570 Garfield, Clinton Twp. 586-228-0465.
Bear Den Bar & Grill: Benny and the Jets, 9 p.m. 7101 N. Dixie Hwy., Newport. Free. 734-586-7210.
Belmont Bar: Ghost City, the Sirens and the Hotness, 10 p.m. 10215 Jos. Campau, Hamtramck. $10. 313-871-1966.
Bleu Room Experience: "New Year's Eve Bleu Out" with DJ Richard Vission, Shawn Michaels and Dennis (Static Revenger) White, 9 p.m. In the Underbleu Lounge are Dennis Cox, Marcus Beier, Todd Smith and Dilemma. 1540 Woodward, Detroit. 313-222-1900.
Blue Goose: Little Stubby and the Disappointments, 9 p.m. 28911 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. 586-294-0690.
The Bosco: DJ Brian Gillespie, 9:30 p.m. 22930 Woodward, Ferndale. $10. 248-541-8818.
Cavern Club: Killer Flamingos, with Hot Sauce, 9 p.m. 210 S. First, Ann Arbor. $50 includes dinner buffet. 734-332-9900.
Centre Street Lounge: "Viva Las Vegas New Year's Eve Celebration," with DJ Tom T and Martin Taylor, 8 p.m.-4 a.m. 311 E. Grand River, Detroit. 313-414-3689.
Churchills: Back Forty, Rootstand and City Goat, 9:30 p.m. 340 S. Saginaw, Flint. 810-238-3800.
Elbow Room: Ripe for Tonight, the Phage and Show of Hands, 9 p.m. 6 S. Washington, Ypsilanti. 734-483-6374.
Elysium: New Year's Dance Party with DJ Mike Anthony, Phil Agosta and DJ Vince, 9 p.m. 625 Shelby, Detroit. 313-962-2244.
Emerald Ballroom: "New Year's Eve Odyssey," with DJ Mike Fresh, 8 p.m. 31 N. Walnut, Mt. Clemens. 586-913-1920.
Erin's Pub: Acoustic Stories, 9 p.m. 18339 Fourteen Mile, Fraser. 586-294-1440.
Etouffee: Gene Dunlap, 9 p.m. 25333 W. Ten Mile, Southfield. 248-750-0700.
Harlequin Café: Spencer Barefield Quartet, 9:30 p.m. 8047 Agnes, Detroit. 313-331-0922.
Hayloft: Anybody Killa, 3 & 8 p.m. 140 N. Main, Mt. Clemens. $20. 586-468-1010.
Fifth Avenue Ballroom: Boogie Dynomite, 10 p.m. 25750 Novi Road, Novi. 248-735-4011.
Firefly Club: Lady Sunshine and the X Band with Jazz Trio, 9 p.m. 207 S. Ashley, Ann Arbor. $75 includes buffet, champagne toast and party favors. 734-665-9090.
Fox Theatre: Teena Marie, with Charlie Wilson, 9 p.m. 2211 Woodward, Detroit. $63-$127. 313-983-6611.
Historic White Horse Inn: Jason Waggoner, 1 E. High, Metamora. $39.95. 810-678-2150.
Lager House: Thunderbirds are Now!, Tiny Steps, Zoo's of Berlin and more, 10 p.m. 1254 Michigan, Detroit. 313-961-4668.
Live at PJ's: Laith Al-Saadi, 10 p.m. Above Goodnite Gracie, 102 S. First, Ann Arbor. 734-623-1443.
Luna: Alternative New Year's Eve Party, 9 p.m. 12 Mile & Main, Royal Oak. 248-589-3344.
Machine Shop: Clutch, with Fireball Ministry, 7 p.m. 3539 Dort Hwy., Flint. $30. 810-715-2650.
Magic Stick: Detroit Cobras, SSM and Loretta Lucas, 9 p.m. 4120 Woodward, Detroit. $17. 313-833-9700.
Magic Bag: Mega 80's, 8 p.m. 22920 Woodward, Ferndale. $35. 248-544-3030.
Majestic Theatre: Slum Village, 9 p.m. 4140 Woodward, Detroit. $30. 313-833-9700.
Masonic Temple: Blackbird Suite, Whiskey Diaries, Pastiche, Esquire and DJ Estrada, 8 p.m. 500 Temple, Detroit. $13, $20. 313-832-7100.
Memphis Smoke: Detroit Women, 9 p.m. 100 S. Main, Royal Oak. 248-543-4300.
Modern Exchange: Soul Purpose, Stash, the Jim Morris Band and Acoustic Dave, 5 p.m. 12219 Dix-Toledo, Southgate. $20, $25. 313-961-3616.
Mr. Nik's: Sponge, Paper Street Saints, 50 Cent Headrush, Clear and Cardiff Giant, 7 p.m. 14060 Telegraph, Redford. $25, $35. 313-533-1520.
New Martini's Bar & Grill: Badd Habitz, 10 p.m. 15217 Apollo, Holly. 248-323-9172.
New Year's Eve Ball: Dinner and music by the Wally Lipiec Orchestra, 7 p.m. VFW Hall, 6828 Waverly, Dearborn Heights. $50. 313-274-4666.
Northfield Roadhouse: Horse Cave Trio, with All Hill, 6 p.m. 50 E. North Territorial, Whitmore Lake. 734-327-3693.
The Palace: Motley Crue, 9 p.m. I-75 at Exit 81, Auburn Hills. $55-$125. 248-377-0100.
Posh: "Allure," a New Year's Eve Celebration, 10 p.m. 22061 Woodward, Ferndale.
Ritz Carlton Hotel: "NYE '06 Resolution Ball," a party for young professionals with music by That 80's Band and DJ Matt A, 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Black-tie optional. Michigan & Southfield, Dearborn. Ticket packages start at $50.
Royal Oak Music Theatre: Howling Diablos, the Reefermen, Woodward and DJ Linda Lexy, 9 p.m. 318 W. Fourth, Royal Oak. $15, $20. 248-399-2980.
Rusty Nail: Ridalyn, 9 p.m. 35703 Groesbeck, Clinton Twp. $20. 586-790-4311.
Sevin: "NYE 2006," with indoor fireworks, 2,000 balloons and music, 9 p.m. 40 W. Pike, Pontiac. 248-745-7461.
Small's: A.K.A. Mabus, Amino Acids, Country Bob and the Blood Farmers, Bill Bondsmen, the Widowmakers and Scotty Karate, 8 p.m. 10339 Conant, Hamtramck. $6. 313-873-1117.
State Theatre: New Year's Eve party with DJ Shortstop and Michelle Taylor, 9 p.m. 2115 Woodward, Detroit. 313-961-5451.
Tonic Night Club: "New Year's Eve Spree," with doors at 8 p.m., and a complimentary buffet and toast at midnight. 29 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. 248-334-7411.
Trench Town Reggae Club, PSC: Dance party with music by Strictly Roots Movement, 11 p.m. 3919 Woodward, Detroit. 313-836-8686 or 313-831-8552.